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Driven  to  the  Wall,  play,  4 acts,  by  A D.  Ames 

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Hans,  the  Dutch  J.  1 .,  Dutch  farce.  1 act,  by  F.  L.  Cutler 

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How  to  Tame  Your  Mother-in-law,  farce.  1 act.  by  H.  J.  Byron 

How  Stout  You’re  Ge  tmg,  farce,  1 act,  by  J.  M.  Morton 

Hunter  of  the  Alps,  drama,  1 act,  by  Wm.  Dimond 

In  the  "Tong  Box,  cthiopian  farce,  1 act,  by  M.  A.  D.  G’lifton 

in  the  Wr  lig  Clothes,  farce,  1 act 

Joe’s  Visit.  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act.  by  A.  Leavitt  and  II.  Eagan 

John  Smith,  farce,  1 act,  by  W.  Hancock 

Jumbo  Jum.  farce,  1 act . 

Killing  Time,  rTree,  1 act. 

Lady  Audley  s Secret,  drama,  2 acts,  by  W.  E.  Suter 

Lady  of  Lyons,  drama,  5 acts,  by  Bulwer 

Lost,  temperance  drama,  3 acts,  by  F.  L.  Cutler  . 

Lodgings  for  Two,  comic  sketch,  t act,  by  F L.  Cutler 

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Michael  Erie,  dram  \ 2 acts,  by  Egerton  Wilks 

Miller  of  Derwent  Water,  drama,  3 acts,  by  E.  Fitzball 

Mischievous  Nigger,  Ethiopian  larcc.  1 act,  by  C.  White 

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CUFF’S  LUCK. 

— AN 

ETHIOPEAN  SKETCH, 

IN  ONE  SCENE, 


r.  r,.  cvTLiat, 

AUTHOR  OF 

flans,  the  Dutch  J.  P.;  Lost , or  the  Fruits  of  the  Glass;  Lodg - 
iny  for  Two;  That  Boy  Sam ; The  Sham  Professor , 

Old  Pompey;  Wanted  a Husband;  Happy 
Frank's  Song  and  Joke  Book;  <£c. 

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Entered  according  to  the  act  of  Congress , inihe  year  1888,  by 
A.  D.  AMES, 

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CUFF’S  LUCK 


Hurry, 

Maria, 

Cuff, 


COSTUMES.-- 


PROPERTIES 


— CHARACTERS  — 


a Young  Sport* 
ius  Sweetheart, 
a Servant* 


■Modern  for  Harry  and  Maria,  extravagant 
negro  for  Cuff, 

I 


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— Colored  curtain,  mask,  crayon  for  Harry, 
curtain  or  shawl  for  Marla, 


Time — 15  minuter 


SCENE . — A Street , dry  goods  box  c.  bade • 

Enter  Harry , R. 

Harry.  Here’s  a go,  all  the  boys  are  off  on  a lark,  having 
lots  of  fun,  and  I’m  left  all  forlorn  to  pass  mv  time  the  best 
way  I can;  but  what  I’ll  do  is  more  than  1 can  imagine.  Let 
me  see,  can’t  I stir  up  some  kind  of  excitement  among  some  of 
these  shop-keepers,  (looks  l.)  Ha!  there  comes  an  Ameri- 
can gentleman  of  African  descent  down  the  street,  putting  on 
more  style  than  a millionaire.  Let  me  see,  can’t  I manage  to 
astonish  him  in  some  way.  ( looks  around)  Ah ! I have  it. 
(laughs,  takes  curtain  from  under  coat'^  Its  lucky  I promised 
to  fix  up  that  ante  room  for  the  masquerade  to-night,  this  cur- 
tain will  come  handy,  (gets  on  box,  puts  curtain  over  his 
shoulders,  holds  it  with  left  hand  so  as  to  leave  right  hand  free ) 
Now  we  are  ready  for  business. 

Cuff  heard  off  R.,  singing  or  whistling 

Enter  Cuff,  r.,  discoveres  Harry . 

Cuff.  Good  ebenin’.  (stops)  I said  good  ebe.  (mad)  Go 
to  de  dickens,  you  good  fur  nufiin’  low  down  white  trash. 
( looks  closer,  ivalks  around  him,  looks  him  all  over  from  head  to 
foot,  comes  front  grinning)  Sold  again,  by  the  Jumpin’  Ju- 
piter. (looks  at  Harry)  Dat  beats  dis  chile  all  holler.  Good 
fing  clar  wasn’t  anybody  in  sight.  Just  link  ob  me,  Julius 
Snoozer  Augustus  Snowball,  a sayin’  good  ebenin’  to  a plaster 
ob  Paris  cigar  sign.  Oh!  dat’ s to  excrutiatin’ ; and  den  to 
get  mad  jes’  because  he  wouldn’t  speak ! Hold  me,  somebody, 
afore  I colapse.  ( looks  again ) But,  by  Guinea,  dey  has  got 
to  malvin’  dem  fellers  so  dey  look  jes’  as  natral  as  life ; but  I 
nebber  seed ' one  afore  rigged  up  in  dein  kind  of  togs,  ’spects 
dat’s  de  latest  fashion,  (examines  Harry,  then  steps  front  of 
him,  standing  within  two  feet  of  him)  Well,  its  all  right,  ob 
course,  under  de  sucke instances,  but  if  dat  feller  had  "been  a 
Jive  feller  you’d  kab  seen  some  fun  hyar  in  about  a minute ; 


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cause  why,  I’d  hab  jes’  took  off  my  broadcloth  overcoat. 

( takes  off  coat  while  talking , as  he  takes  it  off  Harry  takes  it  and 
puts  it  under  curtain ) An’  says  I,  gemblemum,  stand  back, 
an— — Whar’s  dat  coat?  { runs  around  excitedly)  Well,  it 
dat  don’t  beat  me..  Some  chaps  done  gobbled  dat  ’ere  coat. 
Jes’  let  me  get  a hold  ob  him.  ( takes  off  second  coat , two  or 
three  vests ; Harry  takes  them  as  he  takes  them  off  and  puts  them 
under  curtain)  Hyar,  somebody,  hold  my  hat!  ( holds  out  hat, 
Harry  takes  it)  Jes’  let  me  get  at  him.  ( spars  around)  Come 
out  hyar  an’  let  me  mash  you,  yer  good  far  miffin’ — By 
golly,  sich  doin’s  is  enough  to  rile  de  President.  ( comes  for - 
'ward , Harry  runs  of  l.)  Well,  dar’s  one  ling  suah,  a feller 
wot  will  steal  won’t  light.  Now  dar  was  old  Pompey  Skin- 
ner, he  was  de  biggest  thief- — but  what  be  I talkin’  ’bout,  hyar 
I is  eotchin’  my  def  ob  cold,  (goes  hack  after  clothes , looks 
around  astonished,  comes  forward  slowly , scared , tries  to  speak) 
Wha — wha — dem  clothes,  (studies)  Mus’  be  I’m  a little  off. 
jSTo,  tain’t  me  dats  off,  its  de  clothes.  What  beats  me,  dar 
wasn’t  anybody  in  sight,  and  I layed  my  clothes  right  down 
dar.  ( points , raises  eyes,  misses  Harry,  rubs  his  eyes,  trembles) 
Wha — wha — de  dickens  am  dat  statue,  (looks  all  around ) 
Pat’s  a mighty  circular  circumstances.  Dat  gits  away  wid  dia 
chile ; yes,  an’  wid  my  clothes,  too,  dats  wat  hurts.  (studies ) 
But  say.  (runs  to  box,  looks  at  top  carefully , grins,  looks  again, 
comes  forward  grinning)  I jes’  got  to  finkin’  dat  dem  cigar 
signs  ain’t  in  de  habit  ob  goin’  down  de  street  promiscuously 
dat  way  wheneber  dey  takes  a notion,  an’  widout  any  provo- 
cation or  et  cetrea  &c.,  and  den  when  I looked  on  de  top  ob  de 
box  I seed  de  marks  ob  de  boot  heels,  an’  dat  splains  de  whole 
business.  Dat  ere  statue  was  some  low  lived  pocket-pick, 
wat  was  a standin’  dar  a seekin’  whom  he  might  dewour,  an’ 
!l  happened  to  be  jes’ de  chap  he  was  lookin’  fur.  He’s  got 
away  wid  me;  no,  not,  wid  me,  wid  my  clothes.  Jes’  dis- 
robed myself  an’  handed  ’em  to  him,  an’  he  went  ofi*  widout 
eber  sayin’  tank  ye,  leabin’  me  heah,  wid  nuffin’  on  butdis  yei 
>pair  ob  low  necked  trouserloons.  But  what’s  to  be  did?  Can’t 
go  down  to  see  Susie  wid  dis  rig.  (studies)  Les’  see,  two 
times  two  am  six,  an’  four  times  free  am  ’leven.  Dat  odder 
feller  played  de  statue  an’  got  away  wid  my  clothes,  wat’s  de 
reason  I can’t  play  de  statue  an’  git  away  wid  somebody  else’s 
clothes.  Ob  course  1 can.  Got  to  do  it;  got  to  hab  some 
more  apparel.  (gets  on  box,  business  trying  to  get  a good  posi- 
tion) ISTow  den,  I’se  ready  for  business.  (looks  down 
street,  n.)  By  golly,  dar  comes  my  missus,  won’t  neber  do  to 
let  her  see  me  in  dis  rig.  (jumps  off  box  and  runs  around) . If  I 
run  down  de  street  she’ll  see  me  suah,  guess  I’d  better  stick  to 
de  box  an’  take  my  chances,  (gets  on  box,  takes  comical  posi- 
tion, shuts  both  eyes ) Maybe  she  won’t  notice  me. 


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Enter  Maria,  r.,  discovers  Cuff,  looks  closely , stops y comes  r. 
|;f%  p front. 

Maria . (aside)  Unless  I’m  very  much  mistaken  that  is 
our  Cuff.  But  what  is  he  standing  on  that  box  with  his  eyes 
shut  for?  He’s  up  to  some  of  his  pranks.  Tills  will  be  a good 
chance  to  try  my  masquerade  costume  on  him,  if  he  don’t 
know  me  there  will  be  no  chance  of  Harry  finding  me  out  to- 
night at  the  ball,  (looks  l.)  As  I live,  there  comes  Harry 
down  the  street  now.  X must  not  let  him  see  me  while  I have 
this  costume  with  me,  I’ll  just  step  kito  a store  until  he  passes, 
and  then  I’ll  try  the  effect  of  my  costume  on  Cuff.  (exit,  l. 

Cuff*  (opens  his  eyes ) Golly,  but  I was  scared  mos’  to  def. 
But  she  went  by  widoufc  eber  lookin’  at  me.  I wish  somebody 
v weuld  come  along*,  so  as  I could  borry  some  clothes,  I’se  get- 
ting chilly.  (looks  l.)  Hi,  Golly,  hyar  comes  a whitewash- 
ed feller  down  de  street,  lie’s  my  chicken.  ( takes  position 

' Enter  Harry , l.,  eyes  Cuff  as  he  passes  by,  stops  r. 

Harry . (aside)  What  in  the  name  of  common  sense  is  my 
colored  friend  up  to.  ( studies ) Oh!  r see,  he  has  discovered 
my  game  and  is  endeavoring  to  play  it  on  somebody  else.  He 
does  not  seem  to  recognize  me,  so  there’s  a chance  for  more 
fun;  so  here  goes,  (walks  sloioly  back  to  statue , stops ) What 

an  odd  tobacco  sign,  the  oddest  I ever  saw,  there  is  not  the 
least  expression  to  the  face  whatever.  What  a pity  when  a 
few  strokes  of  the  pencil  would  have  made  a fine  statue  of 
this — (takes  crayon  from  pocket)  — f or  instance,  something  like 
this.  ( proceeds  to  paint  Cuffs  face  in  a most  ridiculous  manner ) 
’How  that  looks  better.  ( laughs , goes  n.)  He  looks  like  a Sioux 
on  the  war  path.  I’lf  just  get  myself  out  of  sight,  and  when  he 
vacates  that  box  I’ll  give  him  a scare.  (exit,  r. 

Cuff.  (l.  ) Don’t  believe  dis  yer  statue  business  is  gwan  to  suit 
me;  dat  ere  last  feller  didn’t  play  fair,  he  forgot  to  took  ofl 
any  oh  his  clothes.  Wonder  what  he  was  scratchin’  ’round 
my  face  dat  way  fur,  maybe  he  wanted  to  see  if  I was  de  same 
color  clar  frough.  What  de  dickens  does  he  know  ’bout  spres- 
sion,  I reckon  I’se  got  about  as  much  spression  as  de  mos’  ob 
dem.  (business  with  face)  But  dis  ain’t  tendin’ to  business. 
(while  he  has  been  talking 

Enter  Harry,  r*, 

wrapped  in  same  pur  tain  as  at  first,  takes  position  on  box,  Cuff  is 
[ stepping  on  box  discovers  him,  yells,  falls  on  floor,  business; 
Harry  runs  off , r.,  Cuff  gets  up  slowly,  looks  around ) Is  he 
gone?  (looks)  Dat  was  a little  de  worst  lookin’  chicken  dis 
rooster  eber  saw,  all  wrapped  up  ki  dat  ere- — say— why— say, 


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flat  was  de  same  kind  ob  a ting  what  dat  ere  statue  had  on 
when  I fust  come  down  de  street,  dat’s  what’s  de  matter : 
an’  I’ll  bet  dat  was  de  same  chap  come  back  arter  de  rest  oti 
my  clothes.  If  I gets  my  hands  on  him  he’ll  git  clothes, 

{spars  around — 

Enter  Maria,  l.,  with  mask  on,  and  shawl  or  curtain  similar  to 
Harry's,  thrown  over  shoulders,  walks  up  close  to  Cuff,  who 
discovers  her . — 

— By  de  Jumpin’  Jupiter,  I’se  got  you  dis  time,  white  man. 
Took  off  deni  clothes  afore  I smash  ye.  ( spars  around ) Oh ! 
I knows  yer.  Took  oft  dat — ' rushes  at  Maria,  tears  mask  from 
her  face,  staggers  hack  astonished ) De  Lawd  Jiminy,  its  de 
missus.  Weil,  dat  get’s  me.  ( goes  k. 

Maria . Cuff,  come  here ! What  in  the  world’s  the  matter 
with  you?  What  ails  voiU*  face? 

Cuff . ( coming  forward)  I guess  if  you’d  hab  passed  trough 
de  circumstances  wot  I hab  your  face  would  look  dat  way  too. 

{starts  off  R. 

Maria . Cuff,  where  are  you  going? 

Cuff.  I’se  gwan  home,  I is ! 

Maria.  Cuff,  you  your  duty  should  never  slight. 

Cuff,  {comes  c.)  But,  missy,  I look’s  like  a fright. 

Maria.  Do  your  duty,  right  is  right. 

Cuff.  Well  den,  kind  friends,  good  night. 


CURTAIN, 


MEW  MILITARY  ALLEGORY . 


Tlic  Spy  Atlanta. 

A grand  military  allegory  in  6 acta,  by  A.  D Ames  and  0,  Q. 
Bartley,  14  male,  3 female  characters,  with  as  many  supernumary 
ladies  and  gents  as  the  stage  may  afford  room  for*  This  great  play 
ie  founded  on  incidents  which  actually  occured  during  the  war  of 
the  Rebellion — it  introduces  Ohio's  brave  and  gallant  McPherson^- 
the  actual  manner  of  his  capture  and  death  is  shown.  It  abounds 
with  the  most  beautiful  tableaux,  drill,  marches,  scenes  upon  the 
battle  field,  in  Andersonville,  etc.,  and  is  pronounced  by  the  press 
and  public,  the  most  successful  military  play  ever  produced.  G.  A. 
R.  Posts,  Military  Companies  and  other  organizations,  who  may 
wish  something  which  will  draw,  should  produce  it.  It  may  not  be 
out  of  place  to  add  that  this  play  with  the  incidents  ot  the  death  of 
the  gallant  McPherson,  was  written  with  the  full  consent  of  the 
General's  brother,  R.  B.  McPherson,  since  dead,  who  fully  approved 
of  it.  Below  will  be  found  a synopsis  of  incident,  etc. 

SYNOPSIS  OF  INCIDENTS. 

Act  1st.  Home  of  Farmer  Dalton,  “don’t  talk  politics.**  The  dinner  hour. 
News  from  Fort  Sumpter,  and  call  for  75,000  men.  Quarrel  of  old  friends. 
“They  hung  traitors  in  former  times.”  Oath  of  vengeance.  The  patriotic 
Dutchman.  His  wonderful  story.  Husband  and  wife.  “Go,  and  may  God 
bless  you.”  Little  Willie.  “Dot  dog.”  The  Dutchman  organizes  a compa- 
ny. Parting  of  lovers,  and  “parting  for  ever.”  “Country  first  and  love 
afterwards.”  Schneider,  the  Dutchman,  and  his  new  company.  Ho  means 
business  and  shows  his  “poys”  that  he  understands  military  business.  En- 
listing. Schneider  and  his  company  sign  the  rolls.  The  Daltons.  “Hus- 
band, must  you  go  ?”  Duty.  Little  Willie.  “Please,  mother,  may  I go?” 
Presentation  of  the  flag.  Parting  of  loved  ones. 

Act  2nd.  Camp  by  night.  The  letter  from  home.  Army  duties.  Song* 
and  merriment.  “Tenting on  the  old  camp  ground.”  Inspection  of  the 
regiment.  Generals  McPherson  and  Sherman.  News  from  Atlanta.  A 
brave  man  required.  The  dangerous  mission.  Promise  of  promotion  given 
by  McPherson.  Departure  of  the  spy.  The  Confederate  camp.  Capt.  Sfc. 
Clair’s  soliloquy.  Plotting.  Pete.  The  old  Negro  is  used  rather  roughly. 
Father  and  son.  The  man  who  stutters  so  badly.  The  discovery.  “A  spy.” 
“Do  your  worst,  you  cowardly  traitor.”  Pete  makes  himself  useful.  “No 
chance  of  life.”  Thrilling  tableau  and  capture  of  St.  Clair.  Escape  of  St. 
Clair.  The  pursuit.  Generals  McPherson  and  Sherman.  News  from  the 
front,  McPherson  preparing  for  battle.  Firing  on  the  left.  “I  must  at  once 
ascertain  the  cause.”  The  rebel  squad.  McPherson’s  danger.  “Halt  and 
surrender.”  The  fatal  shot.  “It  is  General  McPherson ; you  have  killed 
the  best  man  in  the  Union  Army.” 

Act  3d.  Return  of  the  spy.  Sherman  hears  of  the  death  of  his  friend.  The 
enemy’s  lines  in  motion.  The  long  roll  and  general  engagement. 

Act  4th.  Battlefield  by  night.  “Water!  I am  dying  for  the  want  of  water.’* 
Little  Willie.  The  traitor  forgiven.  Edwin  and  Willie  are  made  prisoners. 
The  discovery,  and  renewal  of  the  oath  of  vengeance. 

Act  5th.  Andersonville  with  all  its  horrors.  Hope  of  being  exchanged.  The 
last  crust  of  bread.  St.  Clair  informs  Edwin  of  the  arrival  of  his  wife. 
Fears  of  insanity,  and  prayers  to  God  for  reason  to  know  her.  The  maniac. 
“Oh,  brother,  don’t  you  know  me?  I am  your  brother  Willie.”  Maud  ar- 
rives. Terror  on  beholding  her  husband.  “He  must  know  me.”  The  pic- 
ture. The  recognition  of  the  picture,  and  “you  are — no  I can  not  be  wrong, 
vou  are  Maud,  my  wife,  thank  God.”  Villainy  of  St.  Clair.  The  cry  for 
bread.  Bravery  of  Willie.  The  fatal  shot,  and  death  of  the  brave  boy. 
Madness.  The  curse.  “Boys,  let  us  pray  that  this  mar  soon  end.”  The 
rescue. 

Act  6th.  News  of  the  surrender  of  Lee.  The  new  love.  The  vacant  chair. 
Happiness  of  Pete.  Return  of  the  boys,  and  joyful  meeting  ol  loved  ones. 
Bummer’s  march,  and  beautiful  tableau. 

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the  Orphan,  or  Lost  and  Found ; Three  Glasses  a Day>  or  The  Broken 
Home;  Mother’s  Fool,  The  Reward  of  Crime,  or  The  Love  of  Gold  ; The 
Coming  Man  ; The  Turn  of  the  Tide,  or  Wrecked  in  Port;  Hash.  Neatly 
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answered  that  advance  agents  or  managers  wish  to  know.  Price  75  cent* 
by  mail. 

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That  Tittle  Blaeh  Mustache. — Comic  Song  and  chorus,  by  Jamet 

M.  Dow.  Very  taking  and  a great  success.  Price  30  cents. 

Fayette  Waltz. — For  piano  or  organ,  by  Will  R.  Reynolds.  Ea*y 
and  very  pretty.  Price  25  cents. 

Wait  for  the  Turn  oi  the  Tide. — As  sung  in  Wilkins’  Drama 

“The  Turn  of  the  Tide.”  Arranged  as  a quartette  by  Will  R.  Reynolds. 
Very  suitable  for  exhibitions,  as  it  is  easy  and  at  the  same  time  very  pleas- 
ing. Price  30  cents.  

Magnesium  Tableau  Fights— Are  first-class  for  the  following 

reasons:  They  do  not  smoke ; are  always  ready  ; they  will  not  explode; 

they  are  easily  ignited;  are  wonderfully  brilliant,  burning  with  an  in- 
tensitv  of  74  stearine  candles  ; are  perfectly  3afe  under  all  circumstances. 
They  "can  easily  and  safely  be  sent  to  any  part  of  the  United  States.  One 
of  these  magnesium  lights"  will  be  amply  sufficient  for  two  tableaux,  unles» 
thev  are  unusually  long.  We  will  send  them  by  mail  for  twenty-five 
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Mother’s  Fool,  farce,  1 act,  by  W.  Henri  Wilkins. 

Mr.  it  Mrs.  Pringle,  farce,  1 act,  by  Doa  T.  De  Treuba  Cosio 

My  Heart’s  in  the  Highlands,  farce,  1 act 

My  Wife’s  Relations,  comedietta,  1 act,  by  Walter  Gordon 

No  Cure  No  Pay,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act,  by  G.  W.  H Griffin 

Not  as  Deaf  as  He  Seems,  Ethiopian  farce.  1 act 

Not  so  Bad  After  All,  comedy,  3 acts,  by  Wybert  Reeve 

Obedience,  comedietta,  1 act,  by  Hattie  L.  Lambla 

Oid  Phil’s  Birthdav,  drama,  2 acts,  by  J.  P,  Wooler 

On  the  Sly,  farce,  1 act,  by  John  Madison  Morton 

Other  People’s  Children,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 : ct,  by  A.  N.  Field 

Our  Daughters,  society  comedy,  4 acts,  by  Fred  L.  Greenwood 

Outcast’s  Wife,  drama,  3 acts,  oy  Colin  H.  Hazelwood 

Ont  on  the  World,  drama,  3 acts . 

Out  in  the  Streets,  temperance  drama.  3 acts,  by  S,  N.  Cook 

Paddy  Miles'  Boy,  Irish  farce,  1 act,  by  James  Pilgrim 

Painter  of  Ghent,  play,' 1 act,  by  Douglass  Jerrold 

Passions,  comedy,  4 acts,  by  F.  Marinadnke  Dey 

Poacher’s  Doom,  domestic  drams,  3 acts,  by  A.  D.  Vines 

Rescued,  temperance  drama,  2 acts,  by  C.  II.  Gilbert 

Reverses,  domestic  drama,  5 acts,  by  A.  Newton  Field 

Hock  Allen  the  orphan,  drama,  1 act,  by  W.  Henri  Wilkins 

Rooms  to  Let  without  Board,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act 

Saved,  temperance  sketch,  1 act,  by  Edwin  Tardy 

Schnaps,  Dutch  farce,  1 act,  by  M.  A.  D.  Clift’ton 

chool,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act,  by  A.  Newton  Field 

S.  H.  a.  M.  Pinafore,  burlesque,  1 act.  by  W.  Henri  Wilkins 

Somebody’s  Nobody,  farce,  l act,  by  C.  A.  Maltby 

Sixteen  Thousand  Years  Ago,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act 

Sport  with  a Sportsman,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act 

Spy  of  Atlanta,  military  allegory,  6 acts,  by  A.  D.  Ames,  25  cents... 

Stage  Struck  Darkey,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act 

Stocks  Up,  Stocks  Down,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act 

Ten  Nights  in  a Bar  Room,  temperance  drama,  5 acts 

That  Boy  Sam,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act,  by  K.  L.  Cutler 

That  Mysterious  Bundle,  farce,  1 act,  by  H.  L.  Lambla 

The  Bewitched  Closet,  sketch,  1 act,  by  H.  L.  Lambla 

The  Biter  Bit,  comedy,  2 acts,  by  Barham  Livius 

The  Coming  Man,  farce,  1 act,  by  W.  Henri  Wilkins 

The  F dse  Friend,  drama,  2 acts,  by  George  S.  Vautrot 

'l  he  Fatal  nlow,  melodrama,  2 acts,  by  Edward  Fitzball 

The  Forty-Niners,  or  The  Pioneer’s  Daughter,  border  drama,  5 acts, 

by  T.  W.  Hanshew 

The  Gentleman  in  Black,  drama,  2 acts,  by  W.  II.  Murray 

The  New  Magdalen,  drama,  pro.  3 acts,  by  A.  Newton  Field 

The  Popcorn  Man,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act,  by  A.  Newton  Field 

The  Reward  of  Crime,  drama,  2 acts,  by  W.  Henri  w ilkins 

The  Serf,  tragedy,  5 acts,  by  R.  Talbot 

The  Sham  Professor,  farce,  1 act,  by  F.  L.  Cutler..  

The  Studio,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act 

Turn  of  the  Tide,  temperance  drama,  3 acts,  by  W.  Henri  Wilkins.. 

The  Two  T.  J’s,  fare  1 act,  by  Martin  Beecher 

The  Vow  of  the  Omani,  drama,  3 acts,  by  J.  N.  Gotthold... 

Thirty-three  next  Birthday,  farce,  1 act,  by  M.  Morton 

Those  Awful  Boys,  Ethiopian  farce,  1 act,  by  A.  Newton  Field 

Three  Glasses  a Day,  temperance  drama,  2 acts,  W.  Henri  Wilkins. . 

Through  Snow  and  Sunshine,  drama,  5 acts 

Twain’s  Dodging,  Ethiopian  farce.  1 act,  by  A.  Newton  Field 

When  Women  Weep,  comedietta,  1 act,  by  J.  N.  Gotthold 

Wooing  Under  Difficulties,  farce,  1 act,  by  J.  T.  Douglass 

Won  at  Last,  comedy  drama,  3 acts,  by  Wybert  Reeve 

Whicn  will  he  Marry,  farce,  1 act,  by  Thomas  E.  Wilks 

Wrecked,  temperance  drama.  2 acts,  by  A.  D.  Ames 

Yankee  Duelist,  farce,  1 act,  by  A.  Newton  Field 


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New  Music ! Latest  and  Best ! 

That  Tittle  Blsfk  MI«s;t:a<»  lie. — Comic  Song  and  chorus,  by  Jame» 

M.  Dow.  Very  taking,  tin  1 a gieai  success.  Price  30  cents. 

Fayette  Waltz.-  -For  piano  or  organ,  by  Will  R.  Reynolds.  Easy 
and  very  pretty.  Price  25  cents. 

Wait  Fob*  the  Tbik’ei  of  the  Tide. — As  sung  in  Wilkins’  Drama, 

“Tne  Turn  < f the  Tide.”  Arranged  as  a quartette  by  Will  R.  Reynolds. 
Very  suitable  for  exhibitions,  as  it  is  easy,  and  at  the  same  time  very  pleas- 
ing. Price  30  cents. 

My  Name  Vas  Hcinrieli  flans. — A roaring  Dutch  Song,  words  by 
W.  H.  Spangler,  Jr.,  music  bv  F.  (>.  Wilson.  This  song  has  made  a great 
hit,  and  is  pronounced  by  both  Press  and  Public  the  greatest  hit  of  many 
years.  Of  moderate  difficulty.  No  Dutch  Comedian  can  afford  to  be 
without  it.  Price  3.0  cents. 

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Passions.  An  original  comedy,  in  4 acts,  by  F.  Marmaduke  Dev,  8 
male  and  4 female  characters.  This  comedy  is  a great  success,  and  will  be 
a favorite  with  both  dramatic  companies  and  the  public.  An  American 
piay,  the  scene  being  laid  in  Brooklin,  N.  Y.  Scenery  easily  arranged. 
Time  of  playing  about  one  hour  and  45  minutes.  Order  a copy,  it  will 
please  you. 

The  Forty-Miners,  or  the  Pit  neer’i  daughter.  A pictur- 
esque American  drama,  in  5 acts,  by  T.  W.  Hanshew,  10  male  and  4 fe- 
males. A thrilling  border  play.  Time  2 hours. 

S.  H.  A.  MI.  Piuaiore.  A burlesque  on  H.  M.  S.  Pinafore,  by  W. 
Henri  Wilkins,  5 male  and  3 females.  It  is  uproarouslv  funny.  Easily 
produced,  and  the  same  airs  are  used  as  in  the  original  Pinafore.  It  con- 
tains Dutch,  Irish,  and  Negro  characters,  and  will  please  all.  Time  of 
performance  30  minutes. 

Aukl  Kokin  Gray.  A Grand  Emotional  drama  in  5 acts,  by  Mal- 
colm Stuart  Taylor,  dramatized  from  the  famous  Scotch  ballad  of  the  same 
name,  by  Lady  Anne  Barnard.  It  has  13  male  and  8 female  characters. 
Not  a poor  character  in  the  Play,  Time  2 1-2  hours — now  published  for 
the  first  time.  Price  25  cents. 

Wsintecl  a Husband.  A Dutch  Sketch  in  1 scene,  by  F.  L.  Cutler, 
2 male,  1 female.  Very  funny.  Time  20  minutes. 

CufF?s  Luck.  An  Ethiopian  Sketch,  by  F.  L.  Cutler,  2 males,  1 fe- 
male. Another  < f Mr.  Cutler’s  best.  Time  15  minutes. 

01<1  Poinpey.  An  Ethiopian  Sketch  in  1 scene,  by  F.  L.  Cutler,  l 
inale,  l feriiale.  Good  character  for  an  aged  darkey  impersonator.  Will 
always  please.  Time  25  minutes. 

Happy  Frank’s  Comic  $ongan<l  Joke  lfook.  Containsa choice 

collection  of  original  Songs,  Jokes,  Conumdrums,  Stump  Speaches  etc. 
In  addition  to  the  above,  it  also  contains  one  complete  Dutch  Sketch,  one 
Ethiopian  Farce,  and  a Negro  Sketch,  all  of  which  have  never  before  been 
published.  Price  15  cents  per  copy. 

All  the  above  Plays  15  cents  each,  unless  marked  otherwise. 

Address,  A.  D.  AMES,  Publisher, 

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